Singapore
Market Update: STI up 0.29%
Market Update: STI up 0.29%
The Straits Times Index closed 0.29% higher to 3,120.28 on 21 July, Wednesday.
7 out of 10 executives plan to adopt hybrid work setup: KellyOCG
However, they should focus on providing support to their employees in this work arrangement as well as prioritise the use of technology.
Office rents to improve by H2: Knight Frank
Prime grade office rents continued their decline in the second quarter.
Zensung, ERGO, Munich Re to launch ‘GO GREEN’ insurance policy
It will be delivered through the “Parrot” mobile application and policyholders can monitor their trips and CO2 emissions.
You only get one shot: 60% of Singaporeans drop bad apps after first use
Three in five Singaporeans say brands are responsible for their bad app services regardless of the issue.
Ascott reaches over 40% YoY unit growth
The wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand secured more than 8,300 units across more than 30 properties from January to July 2021.
Sembcorp launches solar-powered EV charging hub
The hub will be opened for public use by 2022.
IT leaders make the best CEO candidates: survey
More than 70% of Singaporean firms believe IT leaders are better equipped to assume CEO roles compared to other department heads.
Mapletree Logistics Trust net property income climbs 21.3%
Its portfolio occupancy improved to 97.8% as of end-June.
Temasek, Nanofilm enter $140m hydrogen venture agreement
The two firms will establish Sydrogen to develop solutions using hydrogen.
Food Folks @ Lau Pa Sat wins Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year 2021 - Singapore award
A purpose-driven retail food hall concept, focused on supporting local brands, helped breathe new life into one of our well-loved national monuments - Lau Pa Sat.
Digitalisation creeping into non-tech roles as Singapore banks accelerate hiring
The sector will continue in a “reform and transform” path, hinging on successful digital banking applicants.
Daily briefing: Parts of Asia reopens to international tourists; Some F&B chains return 2-person dine-in limit
And condos, private apartments in SG qualify for EV charger grant.
Retail recovery ‘two steps forward, one step back’: Knight Frank
This is due to the recurring outbreaks of infections.
Market Update: STI down 1.28%
CapitaLand gains whilst CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust registers losses.
Chart of the day: Inflation expectations stay flat at 2.7%
Singaporeans expect prices for household durables & services to have picked up in the second quarter.
Experts upgrade exports forecasts amidst high June figures
June exports surged to 15.9% year-on-year, nearly doubling May’s figures.
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